Lilium oriental Starfighter

Oriental Lily 'Starfighter'

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Large fragrant white blooms with red margins and spots. Hardy bulbous perennial often forced indoors. Requires bright light and consistent moisture during growth, cool dry rest after bloom. Toxic to pets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Oriental Lily 'Starfighter'
Family Liliaceae
Genus Lilium
Species Orientalis
Variety Starfighter
Origin Netherlands / Asia
Blooming Spring/Summer, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite. pH 6.0-7.0.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist during active growth. Reduce watering after flowering stops.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright direct light outdoors; bright indirect indoors during bloom to prevent legginess.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during vegetative phase. Stop once buds form.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms immediately. Cut back foliage completely after yellowing in autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Lily Beetle Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
600 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
600 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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